by Teresa Griffith | Mar 29, 2022 | 2021-2022
This year’s Chatelain Young Artist competition drew several extremely talented musicians. For the first time ever, KCCO judges invoked the option to have both first and second place winners perform at our season finale concert at Helzberg Hall. Meet our winners!...
by Teresa Griffith | Feb 7, 2022 | Senior Outreach
Our staff and residents are still talking about your amazing performance a week later. You brought so much joy to our community. We are looking forward to having you back very soon!!Kathy, Novel Place ...
by Teresa Griffith | Dec 23, 2021 | News
2022 Chatelain Young Artist Competition Thank you to the young artists who registered for this season’s competition! Stay tuned for the announcement of our winner. How to enter: Review the competition rules below. Download the application form. Mail the form and...
by Teresa Griffith | Nov 3, 2021 | Senior Outreach
What a beautiful day our KAIROS Memory Cafe’ attendees experienced in October when Jennifer came and played for us! Music is so important for those living with dementia. There are many health benefits of music, including boosting mood, reducing agitation and...
by Teresa Griffith | Nov 3, 2021 | Outreach Events
Outreach coordinator Jennifer Mitchell’s visit to Corinth Elementary on October 7 was a big hit! Beautiful weather allowed for a safely distanced outdoor...
by Teresa Griffith | May 26, 2021 | 2020-2021 Season, Musician Spotlight
KCCO was honored to be joined by Theodore Ohly, winner of our 2019-2020 Chatelain Young Artist Competition, at our April concert at Yardley Hall. Due to Covid safety precautions, this performance was pre-recorded without a live audience. It is available to view on our...
by Teresa Griffith | Apr 26, 2021 | 2020-2021 Season
It’s “March Madness!” For our first concert of 2021, KCCO musicians performed Purcell’s “Funeral Music for Queen Mary” and Haydn’s Symphony No. 104 “London”, Adagio-Allegro & Menuetto & Trio....
by Teresa Griffith | Apr 1, 2021 | What Music Means to Me
Jennifer Mitchell is a former strings teacher, long-time member of KCCO, and outreach program rockstar! A love that began in kindergarten… My love for the violin began in Kindergarten after hearing a 1st grader perform “Twinkle, Twinkle”. We lived in Clay...
by Teresa Griffith | Feb 8, 2021 | 2020-2021 Season
In Partnership with the Prairie Village Arts Council, KCCO Outreach coordinator Jennifer Mitchell will present a live online 50-minute program at 10:30 a.m. on February 15th in honor of Presidents’ Day and Valentine’s Day. A familiar face to local...
by Teresa Griffith | Dec 21, 2020 | 2020-2021 Season
A Private Performance Just for You! Enjoy the sounds of the Kansas City Civic Orchestra strings as they perform repertoire that is inspiring, traditional, and exciting! Music Director Christopher Kelts and 26 KCCO strings players gathered over a period of a few weeks...
